Some rock standards should never be remade, but others lend themselves brilliantly to another distinctive treatment. In hitting the top ten, Elton’s cover achieved what his own three previous singles written with Bernie Taupin (‘Philadelphia Freedom,’ ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ and ‘Island Girl’) had all failed to do. Unlike most of the soundtrack's music, which featured various combinations of The Who and some of the era's best session players, John used his own band (Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone and Ray Cooper) and producerGus Dudgeon for the track. He scored more. It was a revelation to observe how quickly and efficiently Elton and his band worked, nailing a driving track with solos, lead and backing vocals in less than four hours.”. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1976 Vinyl release of Pinball Wizard on Discogs. At the time Tommy was released, Elton John was already a major international star. FAVORITE (19 fans) Elton John. ; Always has a replay; Never tilts at all; That deaf dumb and blind kid; Sure plays a mean pin ball. The original recording was released as a single in 1969 and reached No. But I ain't seen nothing like him in any amusement hall. Play Song. Actually the crew had to install a keybaord to Elton's pinball machine to help take Elton's mind off of being up on the boots. 36. His version hit UK #7. Whatever you do, please stay away from purchasing the remastered edition of the song contained in Elton John's remastered 2017 Diamonds album. Pinball Wizard in Elton’s version uses a piano as the song’s centerpiece instead of the acoustic guitar from the original The Who version of it. 10 just before Christmas 1974. “Elton arrived at the Battersea studio in a Phantom 5 limousine,” he wrote, “similar to the one used by the Queen; I hadn’t seen one in the rock world since Andrew Oldham’s in 1967. Bruce Springsteen refers to the song in his song. Label: DJM Records (2) - DJS.652 • Format: Vinyl 7 Elton John - Pinball Wizard (1975, Knock-out, Vinyl) | Discogs 10:11 . Elton John made an appearance as The Pinball Wizard and performed this song. I do not own anything in this video After a choral introduction, Elton put his unmistakable piano style in place of Pete’s original lead acoustic guitar lines, while Johnstone contributed strident lead guitar. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1975 Knock-out Vinyl release of Pinball Wizard on Discogs. In the "Pinball Wizard" scene, Elton John wasn't originally supposed to be playing the piano keyboard. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a pinball champion, called "Local Lad" in the Tommy libretto book, astounded by the skills of the opera's eponymous main character, Tommy Walker: "What makes him so good? Elton John as The Pinball Wizard, the cocky pinball champion of the world in 7-foot high boots. The remastering personnel drowned out elton's vocals in that master in favor of jacking up the loudness of the background music. No copyright infringement intended. The song was performed by Elton John in Ken Russell's 1975 film adaptationof Tommy. Keith Moon as Uncle Ernie, Frank's clownish perverted pimp friend. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Tommy was made into a movie in 1975 starring Jack Nicholson, Ann Margaret, Tina Turner, and Roger Daltrey (who played Tommy). Required fields are marked *. Bootleg recordings show that this song has been known to last as long as 8 minutes (at a concert at the Rainbow Theatre in London on 3 February 1981), although live versions lasting as long as that are extremely rare. Elton John: "Pinball Wizard" One of the most iconic riffs on acoustic guitar of all-time is the introduction to The Who's "Pinball Wizard." The movie Tommy coincided nicely with Elton John’s ‘manic phase,’ the period from roughly 1975 to 1990. These boots were worn by Elton John as the Pinball Wizard in Ken Russell's 1975 musical film 'Tommy' based on The Who's 1969 rock opera album of the … Elton John’s ‘Pinball Wizard’ is on the 3CD deluxe edition of Diamonds, which can be bought here. In late 1968 or early 1969, when The Who played a rough assembly of their new album to critic Nik Cohn, Cohn gave a lukewarm reaction. The live performances rarely deviated from the album arrangement, save for an occasional jam at the end sometimes leading to another song. 4 in the UK charts and No. C D D E E He's scorin' more. Label: DJM Records (2) - 1 J006-97.589 • Format: Vinyl 7 Elton John - Pinball Wizard (1976, Vinyl) | Discogs The music overpowers elton's vocals on this remastered version of the song. Townshend once called it "the most clumsy piece of writing [he'd] ever done"[1] nevertheless, the song was a commercial success and one of the most recognised tunes from the opera. This version was released as a single in 1975 in the US, and in 1976 in the UK, where it reached number 7. Watch the video for Pinball Wizard from Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th Anniversary Celebration/ Super Deluxe Edition) for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. So it was when Elton John was persuaded by director Ken Russell, after his initial refusal, to play the role of the Pinball Wizard in the 1975 film adaptation of Pete Townshend‘s Tommy. Album Caribou. It was a perpetual concert favourite for Who fans due to its pop sound and familiarity. The song "Pinball Wizard" was written and recorded almost immediately. It plays every song from the album during gameplay, performed by the original musical cast. The Who & Elton John - Pinball Wizard (Tommy 1975) - YouTube In fact, it was his first UK top ten appearance since another cover, of The Beatles’ ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,’ hit No. Gsus4 G C C Bb Eb Fsus F F G That deaf, dumb an blind kid sure plays mean pinball. Elton John’s version of Pinball Wizard was performed in 1975 in Ken Russell’s film adaptation of the album Tommy. Start Station. 7 peak, sitting next to The Beatles‘ exalted ballad ‘Yesterday,’ which was enjoying success as a UK single release for the first time. Knowing Cohn was an avid pinball fan, Townshend suggested that Tommy would play pinball, and Cohn immediately declared Tommy to be a masterpiece[citation needed]. Produced by Gus Dudgeon. ; He ain't got no distractions; Can't hear those buzzers and bells; Don't see lights a flashin'; Plays by sense of smell. G A D F C F/C A pinball wizard the world's new pinball lord. A pinball machine of the same name and based on the Broadway musical of Townshend's rock opera was produced by Data East in the 1990s. Pinball Wizard Lyrics [Verse 1] Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. Elton duly set about recording his take on Townshend’s ‘Pinball Wizard,’ calling on his usual team of producer Gus Dudgeon and his band featuring Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Ray Cooper and Nigel Olsson. Townshend vividly described the recording session for the cover in his Who I Am autobiography. Following this, Townshend, as Tommy's principal composer, discussed the album with Cohn and concluded that, to lighten the load of the rock opera's heavy spiritual overtones (Townshend had recently become deeply interested in the teachings of Meher Baba), the title character, a "deaf, dumb, and blind" boy, should also be particularly good at a certain game. The song is a part of the soundtrack for a pinball machine. G A D G A D He's a pinball wizard, he's scored a trillion more. Tina Turner as The Acid Queen, an erratic prostitute who deals in prophetic LSD. Share. ", and "I thought I was theBally table king, but I just handed my pinball crown to him". From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all. Pinball Wizard - Elton John Written by pete townshend Released as a uk single in 1976 Available on the soudtrack tommy Ever since i was a young boy i played the silver ball From soho down to brighton i must have played them all But i ain’t seen nothing like him in … The song was performed by Elton John in Ken Russell's 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. The song was performed by Elton John in Ken Russell's 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. I do not appreciate that. Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball. This is a truly legendary song by The Who that is essential to any comprehensive collection. This version was released in 1976 and it reached number 7 in UK charts. Share. Pinball Wizard chords by Elton John. So it was when. "Pinball Wizard" is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who, and featured on their 1969 rock opera albumTommy. PREVIEW 1 Song, 10 Minutes. Elton John’s version of Pinball Wizard was issued as a single in the U.S. and U.K., where it reached #7 on the pop charts. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) / Pinball Wizard [Live From Moscow / 1979] - EP ... Elton John & Ray Cooper Pop • 2019 Preview SONG TIME Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) / Pinball Wizard (Live From Moscow / 1979) 1. It is most certainly a bonafide bernie/elton classic! Lyrics. The cover of ‘Pinball Wizard’ was only ever a promotional release for the film in America, but in the UK it became a single, entering the chart on 20 March 1976 at No. 13,723 views, added to favorites 1,189 times. This song is one of the band's most famous live songs, being played at almost every Who concert since its debut live performance on 2 May 1969. [Chorus] G A D G A D He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist. Author harry_whitley [a] 129. item 7 Elton John - Pinball Wizard / Harmony 7'' Vinyl DJM DJS 10652 1975 1st Press EX 7 - Elton John - Pinball Wizard / Harmony 7'' Vinyl DJM DJS 10652 1975 1st Press EX $10.30 +$9.01 shipping So it was when Elton John was persuaded by director Ken Russell, after his initial refusal, to play the role of the Pinball Wizard in the 1975 film adaptation of Pete Townshend‘s Tommy. Tuning: E A D G B E. Key: Cm. 21 and then to its No. Eric Clapton as The Preacher, the leader of a Marilyn Monroe-themed cult. Fania Records: How A New York Label Took Salsa To The World, Pride Of The Opry: Charley Pride Makes Musical And Cultural History, ‘Here Come The Warm Jets’: Bathing In Brian Eno’s Genius, Some rock standards should never be remade, but others lend themselves brilliantly to another distinctive treatment. Pinball Wizard Elton John. Elton John made a second major hit from the song when he covered it in the 1970s. Pinball Wizard Elton John From the album Caribou. Elton told the crew that he would feel more comfortable with a keyboard in front of him. This version was released in 1975 as a promotional single only in the US, and in 1976 in the UK, where it reached number 7. It climbed to No. John's version uses a piano as the song's centerpiece in place of the acoustic guitar in the original (in the film, John's character is shown playing his pinball machine via a small piano keyboard), and features additional lyrics specially written by Townshend for the movie version, as well as a subtle inclusion of m… Motown And Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have A Dream Speech, Hemispheres: Prog Rock From Around The World, Best Martin Luther King Songs: 10 Moving Tributes, ‘Happy Birthday’: Stevie Wonder Helps Create Martin Luther King Day, Best David Ruffin Songs: 20 Essential Soul Gems, I’m Virtually Going To Graceland: Elvis’ Mansion Launches Online Tours, Gentle Giant Share Early 1970s Denver College Radio Interview, Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Hits No.1 And Breaks Country Streaming Record, Machine Gun Kelly Shares New Musical ‘Downfalls High’, Phil Spector, Highly Influential Record Producer, Dies At 81. The remastering engineers who put together the "Diamonds" version of pinball wizard toned down the harsh edge to elton john's voice present in the 1975 Tommy movie soundtrack version. The track from ‘Tommy’ became Elton’s first UK top ten single since another cover, of The Beatles’ ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.’. To date, it is the only cover of a Who song to reach the top 10. The B-side of the Pinball Wizard single is an instrumental credited to Keith Moon, titled "Dogs (Part Two)". John's version uses a piano as the song's centerpiece in place of the acoustic guitar in the original (in the film, John's character is shown playing his pinball machine via a small piano keyboard), and features additional lyrics specially written by Townshend for the movie version, as well as a subtle inclusion of musical phrases from The Who's 1960s hit "I Can't Explain" during the outro (similarly, The Who's later cover of John's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" included parts of "Take Me to the Pilot"). John has performed the song as part of his Las Vegas Red Piano Show, as well as on various tours. Track B from the LP "Elton John" (DJLPS 406). The song was introduced into Tommy as an afterthought[citation needed]. A Side correctly spelled as "Pinball Wizard", in contradiction to Elton John - Pinball Wizard. This is THE version of pinball wizard to BUY. Pinball Wizard Elton John Buy This Song. This version was released as a single in 1975 in the US, and in 1976 in the UK, where it reached number 7. Your email address will not be published. Karaoke Revolution: American Idol Encore 2, https://music.fandom.com/wiki/Pinball_Wizard_(Single):Elton_John?oldid=104421, Roger Ruskin-Spear (who was Townshend's roommate at college,) performed the song on his album "Unusual", The song was featured in a medley with another song from, Noted theatre organist Jonas Nordwall has recorded covers on his albums Can't Stop the Music and Bits, Bytes, & Pipes Vol. 19 on the U.S. John's version uses a piano as the song's centerpiece in place of the acoustic guitar in the original (in the film, John's character is shown playing his pinball machine via a small piano keyboard), and features additional lyrics specially written by Townshend for the movie version, as well as a subtle inclusion of musical phrases f… It was a song created for the Who's rock opera "Tommy" and it refers to a boy who can beat everyone in Pinball even though he can't see, hear, or speak. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2, The Dartmouth Aires performed the song on the, The Vocal Adrenaline glee club performs the song during the ". Follow the official Elton John Best Of playlist. Despite similar titles it has no musical connection to The Who's 1968 UK single "Dogs". Also slight different in runout code. Start Station. Listen to Pinball Wizard by Elton John, 120,562 Shazams, featuring on Essential Christmas, and Holiday Hits Apple Music playlists. G A D F C F/C C F/C C C A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist. Your email address will not be published. Track A from the soundtrack of the film "Tommy". Originally written and recorded for the 1969 Rock Opera, Tommy (the song was track #3 on side 3 of the two-record set), it was also recorded in 1975 by Elton John for the Tommy movie soundtrack. ... G A D F C F/C A pinball wizard the world's new pinball lord. Billboard Hot 100. Play Song. 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